Discover why culturally appropriate aged care matters for multicultural families and how AfCAS supports older people, family carers and CALD communities.

Imagine entering an aged-care environment where your language, food, traditions and cultural values are understood and respected. For many older Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds, this can make aged care feel less like a service and more like a place of belonging. Culturally appropriate aged care recognises that everyone has their own identity, experiences and traditions. Simple things such as familiar meals, opportunities to practise cultural traditions, communic

Why do culture, language and connection matter in aged care? Imagine growing older in a country where the language, traditions, and practices differ from those you grew up with. Culture continues to play a significant role in identity and daily life for many older Australians who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). Quality aged care involves more than meeting physical needs. It also entails knowing the person behind those requirements. Is care more than a servic

Growing older should never mean leaving your culture, language or sense of belonging behind. For families supporting older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, finding care that recognises their identity and communication needs can be an important part of supporting their dignity and connection. In Perth’s diverse community, culturally appropriate care encourages us to look beyond basic care needs and consider what makes each person feel under

Discover why culturally appropriate aged care matters and how respecting culture, language and identity can help older people feel valued, included and supported.

Getting older should not mean losing the things that make someone feel at home. For many culturally and linguistically diverse seniors, that can be as simple as speaking their preferred language, eating familiar food, keeping cultural or religious traditions, or having carers who understand the importance of family and community. These things might seem small, but they can have a big impact on whether someone feels comfortable, respected and understood. The Association fo